Police have concluded the investigation to identify those who may have supported Tom Phillips.
No charges have been laid as a result of the investigation.
Detective Superintendent Ross McKay said any prosecution is required to meet an evidential sufficiency test under the Solicitor General's Prosecution Guidelines.
“In this case, based on current admissible evidence, that test has not been met and police will not be filing any charges.
“We have always said that we believe Phillips was assisted by a small group of people at varying stages.
“Charges may be possible at a later date, if or when further information comes to light.”
The Phillips family had been notified earlier this week.
Phillips went on the run with his children in December 2021, living rough in dense Waikato bush for four years. He died after opening fire on police on September 8 last year.
The fuguitive father was with one of his children at the scene of the fatal shooting and had three firearms with him. A further five firearms were found at the main camps.
During the shootout a police officer at the scene sustained serious injuries.
The officer suffered a glancing blow to the head from one bullet, while another caused significant damage to his right shoulder.
It was also believed the police car’s laminated windscreen may have saved the officer’s life by changing the trajectory of the bullets.
In a statement to 1News on Tuesday, Superintendent Scott Gemmell said the officer has continued his recovery following the incident.
"It will take time but he’s making good progress, and we look forward to seeing that continue in the weeks and months to come," Gemmell said.
"He remains off work to focus on his recovery."
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